For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 249 students in Westside, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Westside, IA are Westside Junior-senior High School and Ar-we-va Elementary Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westside, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Westside have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Westside, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Clinton St
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Ar-we-va Elementary Community School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Clinton Street
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Westside, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Westside, IA include Westside Junior-senior High School and Ar-we-va Elementary Community School.
How many public schools are located in Westside?
2 public schools are located in Westside.
What is the racial composition of students in Westside?
Westside public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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